Pork Chops With Blackberry-Zinfandel Sauce

Submitted by quotFoodThe Way To

"This recipe comes from Cuisine at Home Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 4 chops

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 (6 -8 ounce) pork chops (3/4-1-inch thick, bone-in)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1⁄2 cup zinfandel
• 4 cups fresh blackberries (divided)
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 2 -3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

directions

1. Combine chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper; rub onto chops.
2. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat; add chops and saute 4 minutes on each side.
3. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5-7 minutes; remove chops, cover, and keep warm.
4. Saute shallots in the pan over medium-high heat about 2 minutes.
5. Deglaze with wine, scraping up any browned bits; add 3 cups berries, broth, and sugar.
6. Bring to boil, simmer 3 minutes, then coarsely mash.
7. Simmer sauce until slightly thick; add remaining berries, and cook until heated throughly.
8. Off heat, swirl in butter; season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Cooking In the Vine]

I get Cuisine at Home and this recipe is a staple for me! It is quick, simple, and absolutely delicious! The only adjustment I have made is to decrease the cayenne and chili powder a little, but if you like it spicy, leave it the way it is.